Geoff Brown, 84, a former police officer has enjoyed meeting fellow officers once again, thanks to a ‘Blue Light’ Emergency Services professional breakfast hosted by The Knowles Care Home in Tilehill, Coventry
“It’s really made my day, things certainly have changed since I was on the force,” said Geoff as he admired the police bikes from West Midlands Traffic Police.
Geoff met several police officers and was surprised with a vintage Police Car which would have been used during his time serving on the force. He was joined by ex-colleagues, fellow residents’ and family, including Pat, his wife who lives with him at the Knowles. The social event sees residents and local community professionals come together to have fun, socialise and really get to know one another over breakfast whilst saying thank you for all the amazing work they do within our community.
“I used to work from Little Park Street in Coventry as a traffic officer, we rode the first BMW motorbikes on the force. I remember some sad times and some happy times on the job, but the key is teamwork,” said Geoff.
“We all had a great time at The Knowles. We got to know the residents on a personal level rather than just in a professional capacity. It’s not very often we get time to sit and engage with the local community and really listen to what they have to say, whilst eating a tasty, warm breakfast. I will definitely be back,’ said one Traffic Officer from the West Midlands Police.
Dean Wainwright, relative and police officer who made it all possible said “Having served as a Traffic officer myself, when I learned about Geoff, I jumped at the chance. I did a bit of detective work to track down Geoff’s old workmates. To see Geoff’s face light up when I drove the vintage traffic car into the car park and when the bikers from West Midlands Police arrived, Geoff’s smile will stay with me for many years.”
Lisa Halford, The Knowles Home Manager concluded: “It’s so wonderful to see Geoff excited and reliving his police life with the other officers and even passing on advice. The visit was such a success we plan to add this to our existing list of monthly social events that are so popular with our residents.”